F1 2009 Season discussion/development thread

NicktheNorse · 19 Jan 2009 at 23:43

Crap, maybe its a reflection.

Think it's just a ploy to get us to waste some time...

DUNDOIT · 20 Jan 2009 at 00:04

I am going to point out that a shiny translucent surface will reflect and transmit light.

It could be both!

Overlag · 20 Jan 2009 at 01:24

Skeeter said:
in very other photo other than those 2 it just looks painted shiny grey/silver.

Show me a photo of something behind the car (like a tree) that can be seen through it and ill believe you.

if it was a reflection why would the first picture have the end of the rearwings letter "e" instead of lets say a mirror image of the word vodaphone.

a reflection would show up the first part of voda in reverse, not the rest of the rear wing

you can also see part of the track through it in both the pictures.

Wicksta · 20 Jan 2009 at 08:32

Overlag said:
if it was a reflection why would the first picture have the end of the rearwings letter "e" instead of lets say a mirror image of the word vodaphone.

a reflection would show up the first part of voda in reverse, not the rest of the rear wing

you can also see part of the track through it in both the pictures.

The first picture doesn't have the 'e', it clearly has the bottom of a 'v'.

Also why can't you see the reversed decals of the Mobil 1 etc through the transparent bit?

What tyre brand begins with AZ?
http://www.mclaren.com/mediaroom/plogger/images/mclaren.com_media_centre/launch_event/_pg_5069.jpg

You can see the perfect reflection in action there with the tyre.

Why are people being so dumb, go and get a mirror and play with it!

Wicksta · 20 Jan 2009 at 11:09

I'm actually starting to like the look of the new aero.

JRS · 20 Jan 2009 at 11:25

Wicksta said:
I'm actually starting to like the look of the new aero.

It's definitely a step in the right direction for Grand Prix racing.

Regarding the driver-adjustable bit of the front wing - when was the last time that sort of thing was allowed? 1969, before the 'high wing' designs got banned? Not bad that, a return to the racing technology of ~40 years ago

Malt_Vinegar · 20 Jan 2009 at 11:39

Yummy BMW

I really like that one!! I just hope they are a front-runner again this year!

Flibster · 20 Jan 2009 at 11:46

JRS said:
Regarding the driver-adjustable bit of the front wing - when was the last time that sort of thing was allowed? 1969, before the 'high wing' designs got banned? Not bad that, a return to the racing technology of ~40 years ago

It was 69. Sprung loaded wings back then - had a habit of breaking and losing all downforce in the middle of a corner. Not a nice position to be in.

It's also where the phrase moveable aerodynamic devices came from. Used to screw over such teams as Lotus and Renault.

JRS · 20 Jan 2009 at 12:15

Flibster said:
Used to screw over such teams as Lotus

Ah, the Lotus 88 - yet another "what if?" in GP racing history.

Flibster · 20 Jan 2009 at 12:24

JRS said:
Ah, the Lotus 88 - yet another "what if?" in GP racing history.

I'm of the opinion that it would have wiped the floor with the opposition.

But as its only now racing in the TGP class it's difficult to tell.

JUMPURS · 20 Jan 2009 at 12:39

BMW are taking the mick a wee bit just now.

They are the ones pushing for KERS, nobody wants it (i personally think it is a stupid idea) Their drivers say it wont increase over taking, and to top it off they might not even start the season with it!

wtf?!?!?!?! i can only assume they are writing off some costs for the road vehicle KERS to the F1 team or somthing.

KERS should be scrapped IMO. All the talk of cutting costs, and they throw in a major costly new system, it makes no sense, someone is making from it.

leaskovski · 20 Jan 2009 at 12:52

Whooot! Geof Crammonds F1 GP might get a revival now as the cars look very similar to that old school shape again

Failing that, the mods for rFaactor should be out faster than anything because it shouldnt take them too long to model these basic cars.

dalin80 · 20 Jan 2009 at 13:37

should make things a little easier for codemasters as well who should be producing the official game this year.

KnightStalker · 20 Jan 2009 at 14:36

I like the new aero in the respect they look very sleak and very 90's, but those wings...i cant get my head around them at all, they are just horrid.

gord · 20 Jan 2009 at 14:38

I hope its made properly and not just a tie in for the start of the season. A Grid-esque F1 game would be awesome, the atmosphere in that game was spot on.

Witor · 20 Jan 2009 at 14:41

All things being equal, something with GRID Graphics/sound with more realistic physics/car adjustments would get my vote (and £), "for sure".

Overlag · 20 Jan 2009 at 15:35

Wicksta said:
The first picture doesn't have the 'e', it clearly has the bottom of a 'v'.

Also why can't you see the reversed decals of the Mobil 1 etc through the transparent bit?

What tyre brand begins with AZ?
http://www.mclaren.com/mediaroom/plogger/images/mclaren.com_media_centre/launch_event/_pg_5069.jpg

You can see the perfect reflection in action there with the tyre.

Why are people being so dumb, go and get a mirror and play with it!

thats a different picture?

PinkFloyd · 20 Jan 2009 at 16:41

GRID-esque F1 would be awful unless they complete overhauled the driving physiques.

Mad_Jay · 20 Jan 2009 at 17:47

leaskovski said:
Whooot! Geof Crammonds F1 GP might get a revival now as the cars look very similar to that old school shape again Failing that, the mods for rFaactor should be out faster than anything because it shouldnt take them too long to model these basic cars.

Geoff is long past making any more pc games. Shame

Also with codemasters having the licence we can only expect more arcadey grid-esque carp.

jaykay · 20 Jan 2009 at 20:08

Is it me or does this picture look hilarious.